Pineapple express smoothie

Total Time:5 minutes

Nutritional per serving

Calories:

273 kcal

Fat:

0 g

Protein:

9 g

Carbohydrates:

58 g

Pineapples are thought to be indigenous to South America and are well known for their wide ranging health benefits. for example, one cup (about 236g) of fresh pineapple contains only 82 kcal and provides around 131% of your daily vitamin C needs! Further, this fabulously exotic fruit is thought to help fight a wide range of health related issues such as heart disease, obesity, blood pressure and even cancer.

From an exercise perspective, as with all fruits, pineapple is made up largely of simple carbs which means you will get an instant energy hit making this lovely pineapple smoothie ideal for a pre-workout boost.